State plan would convert refinery near Arroyo Grande into recreation spot
The proposal for the Phillips 66 Santa Maria refinery near Arroyo Grande hinges on whether the parks agency buys or leases the property, The…
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Rep. Carbajal visits butterfly grove in Pismo Beach
Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-Santa Barbara, is expected to visit a butterfly grove in Pismo Beach on…
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Pandemic not slowing down SoCal ski season
Even in a pandemic, ski season is in full swing throughout Southern…
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Gray whale spotted in Santa Barbara Harbor
A grey whale calf brought out large crowds along Stearns Wharf on Friday.…
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Caltrans crews work through light rain and President’s Day on Hwy 1 repairs
Caltrans crews are scheduled to continue working extended shifts through the long President’s Day weekend on a storm-damaged section of Hwy 1 in Big…
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Santa Barbara proposal would make most new buildings all-electric, avoiding natural gas
The proposal coincides with a plan to make local electricity carbon-free this fall. The city has a goal of total carbon neutrality by…
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Wildlife hospital plans becoming a reality in Goleta with more fundraising underway
The Wildlife Care Network is beginning construction of a new animal hospital in…
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Environmentalists rally in hopes to prevent development on San Marcos Preserve
Environmentalists are expected to rally near the San Marcos Preserve Monday afternoon. Their goal to prevent luxury estates from being built there.…
Continue Reading Declining Monarch Butterfly population sparks calls conservation efforts
The number of Monarch Butterflies has dropped precipitously this year, prompting Congressman Salud Carbajal along with Congressman Jimmy Panetta and…
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Historic Landmarks Commission requests more community input on Ortega Park murals
The fight to save more than a dozen Chicano-themed murals in Ortega Park is ramping…
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San Luis Obispo County receives grant for new hiking trail
A new hiking trail is coming to San Luis Obispo…
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Santa Barbara Launches “Together to Zero” Climate Campaign
The city of Santa Barbara has launched a new initiative to tackle climate change.…
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Santa Barbara’s Street Sweeping program resumes Feb. 16
The City of Santa Barbara updated its Street Sweeping schedule now that Governor Gavin Newsom lifted the latest…
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Santa Barbara Zoo reopens after lifting of stay-at-home order
With Southern California’s stay-at-home order over, coronavirus restrictions have rolled…
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Carpinteria resident, former EPA official sues his boss over dismissal
Former Environmental Protection Agency Regional Director Mike Stoker has filed a defamation lawsuit against his past boss.…
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Simi Valley teens set to become among nation’s first female Eagle Scouts
Two Ventura County teenagers will make the history books next month when they become among the nation’s first female Eagle…
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Rec and Parks Department: Crews in full-force clearing debris caused by heavy rain storm
Crews may extend their services to ensure the community’s safety as well as help maintain parks and other recreational areas if the rain…
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SLO County feels full impact of winter storm, many areas record several inches of rain
The first major rainstorm of 2021 took a pounding of San Luis Obispo County on Wednesday, causing flooding, power outages, downed trees, car…
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Storm damages vaccine site in San Luis Obispo County
Storm damage in San Luis Obispo forced the County to postpone Thursday’s COVID-19 vaccine…
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UCSB geology expert on storm: ‘It’s a time to be careful and watchful’
Dr. Ed Keller, Professor of Geology at UC Santa Barbara and one of the foremost experts on tectonic geomorphology, talked to NewsChannel about local…
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